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Eric Akis

Eric Akis

Eric Akis has been food writer for the Victoria sa国际传媒 since 1997. His recipe- and cooking-tip rich columns are published Sundays and Wednesdays.

Eric also works as a food consultant, providing services such as recipe development, food styling and food photography.

Prior to becoming a food writer and consultant, Eric had a successful professional culinary career, working 15 years as a certified chef and pastry chef in fine hotels, catering businesses, bustling restaurants and other food operations.

Eric is the creator of the Everyone Can Cook cookbook series, published by Whitecap Books, which has seven titles. In 2015, Appetite by Random House published his eighth book, The Great Rotisserie Chicken Cookbook.

In 2014, Eric received an Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Victoria for his career achievements since attaining a Certificate in Business Administration from that university in 1996.

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Recent Work by Eric

Eric Akis: Fried green tomatoes, from the big screen to your table

Eric Akis: Fried green tomatoes, from the big screen to your table

Dish inspired by movie Fried Green Tomatoes
Eric Akis: Cauliflower curry makes an easy vegetarian meal

Eric Akis: Cauliflower curry makes an easy vegetarian meal

This easy-to-make vegetarian coconut milk-based curry features cauliflower, other vegetables, ginger and bits of apple. Serve it over steamed basmati rice.
Eric Akis: Salmon fillets get a Mexican topping

Eric Akis: Salmon fillets get a Mexican topping

Quick-to-grill salmon fillets are topped with a smoky, Mexican-style chili sauce and a tangy salsa made with late summer corn.
Eric Akis: Mini tostadas are topped with guacamole and salmon

Eric Akis: Mini tostadas are topped with guacamole and salmon

These tasty bites feature smoked salmon, tangy cheese and vibrant聽guacamole on crisp, golden tortilla rounds.
Eric Akis: Turn bountiful harvest of corn into hearty chowder

Eric Akis: Turn bountiful harvest of corn into hearty chowder

sa国际传媒 cod fillets and sweet summer corn combine in this hearty chowder also stocked with other vegetables and dill.
Eric Akis: Addition of shrimp salad elevates BLT sandwiches

Eric Akis: Addition of shrimp salad elevates BLT sandwiches

There are plenty of ways to riff on a classic BLT, but adding shrimp is a very tasty way to go. The result? A sumptuous sandwich you could serve for lunch or dinner alongside some pickles, potato chips and lemonade.
Eric Akis: Farm-market produce key to summery vegetable chili

Eric Akis: Farm-market produce key to summery vegetable chili

This recipe simmers together a farm-market haul of fresh vegetables into a tasty chili stocked with beans, spices and herbs. Serve it with slices of cornbread flecked with zucchini and cheese.
Eric Akis: Carrots used from top to bottom in silky soup

Eric Akis: Carrots used from top to bottom in silky soup

Carrots shine in a summer soup that鈥檚 topped with Argentine-style chimichurri made from the leafy greens of carrot tops.
Eric Akis: Hot grilled sausages meet cool mac and cheese salad

Eric Akis: Hot grilled sausages meet cool mac and cheese salad

Charred, juicy sausages served with tender onions and a cool mac and cheese salad make for a comforting meal on a hot summer night.
Eric Akis: Five-spice powder packs flavour punch into pork tenderloin

Eric Akis: Five-spice powder packs flavour punch into pork tenderloin

Tender pork is flavoured with aromatic five-spice powder, grilled, sliced and served with a sweet and tangy sesame-seed-rich, hoisin-based sauce.
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